MV-105 Power Cables
5kV-15kV
TELE-FONIKA Kable
TELE-FONIKA Kable SA, a privately held wire and cable manufacturer headquartered in
Myślenice, Poland, is one of the largest wire and cable companies in the world. TF operates
8 plants in Central and Eastern Europe with a distribution network stretching 90 countries.
Formed through a series of acquisitions and mergers, TFKable has developed world-
2 class technology centers of excellence with state of the art manufacturing operations.
Founded in 1992, TFKable grew rapidly and the operations today are a result of internal
development projects supported by strategic investments.
TF is the leading medium and high voltage cable manufacturer in Europe with significant
market share in rubber insulated portable power cables used by HEAVY INDUSTRY &
MINING. Additionally, the company manufactures products for the TELECOMMUNICATION,
SHIP BUILDING, ELECTRONIC and ENERGY sectors.
All manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. All products are
manufactured to public, utility and industrial standards including ICEA, IEEE, and ASTM.
TELE-FONIKA has over 380 individual certificates issued by more than 30 certication
bodies which include UL, CSA, MSHA, SABS, VDE etc.
JDR Cable Systems Ltd.
JDR Cable Systems Ltd.
Hartlepool* (UK)
Copper Cable Company Ltd.
Leicestershire (UK)
TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A.
Myślenice (Poland)
TF Cable Americas
Bolingbrook (USA) TELE-FONIKA Kable
Central Europe GmbH
Hilden (Germany)
JDR Cable Systems Ltd.
Houston (USA)
Kaunas (Lithuania)
TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A. (Branch)
Dubai (UAE)
* United States, UK
TELE-FONIKA Cable Americas
TELE-FONIKA Cable AMERICAS (TFCA) is a U.S. corporation with offices and main
warehouse located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. TFCA is a wholly owned subsidiary of
TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFK) with responsibility for North and South American markets.
TFK, one of the largest manufacturers of wire and cable in Europe, is a fully integrated
manufacturer, recognized by the industry as a world-class producer of wire and cable 3
products. The company specializes in products for heavy industry, mining, and utility
applications. The company is a recognized global supplier of Portable Power Cords,
Mining Cable, and Medium and High Voltage Utility Cables. TFKable has been active
in the Americas since 1987, providing products through a network of authorized
distributors, international agents, and domestic sales representatives. TFKable markets
include utility power distribution, alternative energy, entertainment, portable power,
mass transit, military, and a number of other commercial applications.
TELE-FONIKA Kable GROUP KEY STATISTICS
• 1 billion USD in annual turnover
• 3rd largest wire and cable supplier in Europe and one of the TOP global producers
• No. 1 European POWER CABLE SUPPLIER
• 3000 Group Employees
• 15 Global Facilities
• 25,000 Different types of wire and cable constructions
• Sales & Distribution network stretching 90 countries
TFKable IS THE MEDIUM POWER SOLUTION
APPLICATIONS
• Chemical Plants • Paper Mills
• Pertrochemical Plants • Airports
• Electrical Utility Planta • Shopping Malls
• Water Treatment Facilities • Military Bases
• Textile Mills • Medical Facilities
• Steel Mills • Sports Stadiums
4 INSTALLATIONS
• In Cable Tray • Direct Buried
• Conduit in Air • Underground Duct
• Aerial with Messenger Supported • Wet and Dry Locations
BENEFITS AND FEATURES
• Durable construcions allows for installations inpractically any environment
• 105°C insulation rating allows for higher ampacity rating of a cable
• Continuous Conductor Operating Temperature 105°C
• Short Circuit Rating 250°C
• UL listed as Type MV-105
• Oil and sunlight resistant
• Flame retardant PVC jacket
• Listed for CT use for sizes 1/0 AWG and larger
100% Insulation Level
• Used for cables installed in grounded systems and systems equipped with a protective device
that will clear ground faults within 1 minute
133% Insulation Level
• Used for cables installed in ungrounded systems and systems where faults will be
de-energized within 1 hour but not quicker than 1 minute
Standard Construction
CONDUCTOR INSULATION SHIELD
A compressed-stranded copper or aluminum conductor. The semiconducting thermoset extruded layer transfer
Cable element that allows for the of electrial current. insulation charging current to the metallic shield. It provides
symmetrical distribution of voltage stress within insulation.
Its function ia also to restrict the electric field within the
CONDUCTOR SHIELD
insulation
The semiconducting thermoset extruded layer equalizes
electrical charge across the conductor surface. It also
minimizes electrical stresses should the conductor surface METALLIC SHIELD
become uneven due to voids between conductor and The bare copper tape reduces the risk of shock to personnel
insulation. The semiconducting layer eliminates potential by safely carrying and transferring leaked current in case
for corona discharge by reduction of air voids between of a cable fault. The metallic shield provides additional
the conductor and the insulation. This greatly improves
insulation life expectancy.
mechanical damage protection for the cable core.
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JACKET
INSULATION External layer of extruded thermoplastic PVC provides
Thermoset extruded EPR layer whose main function is to protection for all internal cable elements from any
contain electricity and resist leakage of electrical charges. mechanical, chemical or thermal abuse it may experience
Insulation also serves as a protective layer during cable installation and operation.
MV-105 1
2
3
1. CONDUCTOR - compressed stranded class B per
ASTM (Copper or Aluminum)
2. CONDUCTOR SHIELD - semiconducting thermoset layer 4
3. INSULATION - EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) 5
4. INSULATION SHIELD - semiconducting thermoset layer
5. METALLIC SHIELD - 5 mil bare cooper tape shield with a 25%
overlap
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6. JACKET - sunlight resistant PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
+105
-40
MV-105 5kV & 15kV
UL 1072, ASTM B-8
Medium Voltage 5kV & 15kV 133% Copper Conductor, Copper Tape Shielded Power Cable
CONSTRUCTION
6 Conductor Class B compressed annealed uncoated copper
Conductor shield Extruded layer of semiconducting compound applied under
simultaneous triple extrusion process
Insulation Extruded layer of 105°C rated Ethylene Propylene Rubber
(EPR)
Insulation shield Extruded layer of semiconducting compound applied by triple
extrusion process
Metallic shield 5 mil bare copper tape applied helically with a 25% overlap.
Jacket Extruded layer of black sunlight resistant Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC)
Characteristic
Maximum conductor operating temperature: +105°C
Maximum short-circuit conductor temperature: +250°C
Lowest ambient temperature for fixed installation -40°C
Lowest installation temperature -5°C
Minimum bending radius 12 × D (D-overall diameter of cable)
• Flame retardant PVC jacket
• Listed for CT use for sizes I/0 AWG and larger
5kV 133%/8kV 100% INSULATION LEVEL
Part Number Conductor Insulation Diameter Jacket Outer Cable Ampacities *
Size Thickness over Thickness Diameter Weight
Insulation Isolated Direct Underground
in Air Buried Duct
AWG / MCM mils inches mils inches lbs /kft A
MV105-5kV2-1 2 AWG 0.55 0.78 450 215 225 155
MV105-5kV1-1 1 AWG 0.60 60 0.80 520 250 260 180
MV105-5kV1/0-1 1/0 AWG 0.65 0.85 610 290 295 210
MV105-5kV2/0-1 2/0 AWG 0.69 0.95 700 330 335 235
MV105-5kV3/0-1 3/0 AWG 0.75 1.00 870 385 380 270
MV105-5kV4/0-1 4/0 AWG 115 0.80 1.05 1020 445 435 310 7
MV105-5kV250-1 250 MCM 0.85 1.10 1130 495 475 345
80
MV105-5kV350-1 350 MCM 0.95 1.20 1510 615 575 410
MV105-5kV500-1 500 MCM 1.10 1.35 2075 775 700 505
MV105-5kV750-1 750 MCM 1.30 1.55 2890 1000 865 630
MV105-5kV1000-1 1000 MCM 1.40 1.70 3715 1200 1005 720
15kV 133% INSULATION LEVEL
Part Number Conductor Insulation Diameter Jacket Outer Cable Ampacities *
Size Thickness over Thickness Diameter Weight
Insulation Isolated Direct Underground
in Air Buried Duct
AWG / MCM mils inches mils inches lbs /kft A
MV105-15kV2-1 2 AWG 0.75 1.03 620 215 225 165
MV105-15kV1-1 1 AWG 0.79 1.05 710 250 260 185
MV105-15kV1/0-1 1/0 AWG 0.82 1.09 790 290 295 215
MV105-15kV2/0-1 2/0 AWG 0.86 1.13 905 335 335 245
MV105-15kV3/0-1 3/0 AWG 0.92 80 1.17 1040 385 380 275
MV105-15kV4/0-1 4/0 AWG 220 0.97 1.21 1210 445 435 315
MV105-15kV250-1 250 MCM 1.02 1.30 1390 495 475 345
MV105-15kV350-1 350 MCM 1.12 1.40 1750 610 575 415
MV105-15kV500-1 500 MCM 1.26 1.52 2200 765 700 500
MV105-15kV750-1 750 MCM 1.41 1.77 3190 990 865 610
110
MV105-15kV1000-1 1000 MCM 1.58 1.95 4150 1185 1005 690
* Ampacities „Underground Duct” per NEC 2011 Table 310.60 (C) (78). Ampacities „Isolated in Air” per NEC 2011 Table 310.60 (C) (70).
Ampacities „Direct Buried” per NEC 2011 Table 310.60 (C) (82).
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The information contained in this document, including the tables and drawings, are provided for illustrative purposes only and
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TELE-FONIKA Cable Americas
555 Remington Blvd., Suite A
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
(630)406-9000 phone
(630)406-6574 fax
www.tfcable.com
TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A.
ul. Hipolita Cegielskiego 1
32-400 Myślenice, Poland
T. (+48) 12 652 5000
F. (+48) 12 652 5156
[email protected]
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